Natural Cure For Sinus Infection

Sinus infections can be painful and uncomfortable. Antibiotics
are usually prescribed to treat sinus infections but they are not the
recommended long term solutions. I suffer from sinusitis and found that
natural sinus remedies work best for me.
Here are some you can try.
First,
drink plenty of water and other liquids. Mucous can thicken but
keeping hydrated can help to thin the mucous. Drink water, tea or other
clear beverages.
Stay away from dairy products. Some doctors
believe that dairy products, including milk, cheese and even ice cream,
may actually cause more mucous to form. Try avoiding these products
when you have a sinus infection.
Try to treat a cold as soon as
you get it. Lingering colds may make conditions right for a sinus
infection. Use zinc supplements to help shorten the life of a cold and
get plenty of rest.
Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants. These
foods include berries, broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, red grapes and
spinach that help to boost the immune system and may prevent sinus
infections.
Try a steam treatment for your sinuses. Sinus
infections can occur when mucous becomes thick and won't drain properly.
Steam can help keep mucous loose and moving through the sinuses.
Apply
moist heat to the face to keep sinuses open. There are some heat packs
available that can be warmed up easily in the microwave and held on the
face as needed.
Apply a cold compress to the forehead and sinus
areas relieve a sinus headache. The coolness will help shrink the
membranes and provide relief from sinus headache pain. For best results
apply as soon as the headache starts.
Take vitamin supplements to
ensure your body is getting the proper nutrients daily. Potassium
supplements will help dry up mucous.
Add apple cider vinegar to
your facial steam. You can also drink it diluted in water to help a
sinus infection that is just starting. Some people report great results
using this holistic cure for sinus infection.
Use herbal remedies
for a sinus infection. Herbal cures have been used for centuries and
are safer and more effective than traditional medicines. Use eucalyptus
or peppermint extract as an inhalant to clear sinus cavities. Either
one can be added to a steam.
To sleep better during bouts of sinus
attack, drink a cup of tea before bed. Chamomile tea is particularly
useful for calming the body and mind before bedtime.
Try sinus
irrigation. This is done using nasal irrigator that puts warm water
into the sinuses. It can be found at most health food stores. Follow
the directions on the box.
Learn the signs of an impending sinus
infection and take precautions to prevent it from becoming worse. A
stuffy nose that won't seem to clear is a signal that mucous is
thickening and is not moving. If left alone it may turn into a sinus
infection.
Talk to a holistic doctor or herbalist to get advice on
treating specific sinus problem. There are many natural remedies to
help fight a sinus infection without the use of prescription medication.
Keep
the use of drug medications to a minimum. They may have long-term
negative effects on the body and tend to lose their effectiveness if
taken too frequently. You may have to try several of the above-mentioned
remedies to find the natural cure for your sinus infection.